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Karen writes about the real challenges leaders face every day: how to tell memorable stories, how to turn data into something people actually act on, how to lead through constant change, and how to build a culture where people do their best work.
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Throw Your Hands in the Air Because You Care
How to tell stories your audience cares about.
The Perfect Story is Here!
A book to help you find and tell the perfect story for any audience or setting.
Storyteller Interview Series Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Peggy Fogelman of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Storyteller Interview Series: Stephanie Stuckey
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation
Storyteller Interview Series: Dr. Paul Zak
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Dr. Paul Zak
Interviews with Storytellers
Storyteller Interviews for The Perfect Story including Pam Sherman
Team Retreat Planning: The 7 Most Overlooked Elements
Leverage these principles when planning a team offsite or retreat to get your desired outcomes.
Can Storytelling Repair a Toxic Culture? What Leaders Need to Know
How to use storytelling to change culture.
Business Storytelling: 5 Essential Tips for Leaders and Teams
Leverage these five tips for telling effective stories at work.
Better Icebreakers for Meetings (And Why Most Icebreakers Backfire)
ice breakers that aren’t cringy or forced to help teams warm up for key meetings.
The Gingerbread House
My mom and I made a gingerbread house that fell apart and that made it perfect.
Lollipop Moments
Breaking down Drew Dudley’s TED Talk as an example of great storytelling.
It Doesn’t Matter What You Say…
True change management isn’t just what you say, it’s what others say when you aren’t around.
Take Them On The Journey
Compelling communications and stories take people on a journey to give context that makes them meaningful and relatable.
Do You Hate Asking People For Things?
Do you hate asking people for help? Use this tip to help.
Stop Holding Out For a Hero
The hero’s journey is a limited storytelling framework. Try this instead.